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Attack rune useable by spear-wielders
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|name=Unicorn Rune
|jpname= イッカクの紋章
|jpname=イッカクの紋章
|roname = Ikkaku no Monshō
|roname=Ikkaku no Monshō
|image = Unicorn Rune
|image=Unicorn Rune
|type = Attack rune
|type=Attack rune
|S2= yes
|S2=yes
|S3= yes
|S3=yes
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The '''Unicorn Rune''' (イッカクの紋章, ''Ikkaku no Monshō'') is an attack [[rune]] which appears in several game of the [[Suikoden series]].
The '''Unicorn Rune''' (イッカクの紋章, ''Ikkaku no Monshō'') is an attack [[rune]] which appears in several game of the [[Suikoden series]].


==Information==
==Information==
This [[rune]] could only be borne by those who wielded spears and similar weapons in combat. The Unicorn Rune would add sharpness to the bearer's thrust, allowing its bearer to execute a powerful attack, penetrating a column of enemies.
This [[rune]] could only be borne by those who wielded spears and similar weapons in combat. The Unicorn Rune would add sharpness to the bearer's thrust, allowing its bearer to execute a powerful attack, penetrating a column of enemies. That said, the distributed damage per enemy could be less than a single attack on the same opponent would be.


However, the bearer would be left wide open following the attack, with zero defense, due to having to pull their spear back out. This meant that if the enemy survived the assault, a fatal counterattack could be on the horizon.
However, the bearer would be left wide open following the attack, with zero defense, due to having to pull their spear back out. This meant that if the enemy survived the assault, a fatal counterattack could be on the horizon.
 
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==Data==
==Data==
{{Rune data
{{Rune data
|name = Unicorn Rune
|name=Unicorn Rune
|jpname= イッカクの紋章
|jpname=イッカクの紋章
|roname = Ikkaku no Monshō
|roname=Ikkaku no Monshō
|image = Unicorn Rune
|image=Unicorn Rune
|tab1 = Suikoden II
|tab1=Suikoden II
|spellname = Skill
|spellname=Skill
|spell1 = Unicorn Rune
|spell1=Unicorn Rune
|desc1 = DMG x1 to one column of enemies. Reduces users PROT to 0 for the next turn.
|desc1=DMG x1 to one column of enemies. Reduces users PROT to 0 for the next turn.
|cost = 6000
|cost=6000
|equip = [[Tomo]] {{RA}}<br>[[Tsai]] {{RA}}
|equip=[[Tomo]] {{RA}}<br>[[Tsai]] {{RA}}
|sold = [[Muse City]] Rune Shop<br>[[Gregminster]] Rune Shop
|sold=[[Muse City]] Rune Shop<br>[[Gregminster]] Rune Shop
|drop = [[Mr.Venus]]
|drop=[[Mr.Venus]]
|locations = [[Guardian Deity statue]] ''(plans URDU)''
|locations=[[Guardian Deity statue]] ''(plans URDU)''
|tab2=Suikoden III
|spellname2=Skill
|spell21=Unicorn Rune
|desc21=DMG x1 to one line of enemies.
|cost2=6000
|sold2=[[Caleria]] Rune Shop (ch. 4-5)<br>[[Duck Village]] Rune Shop<br>[[Council]] Rune Shop (ch. 5)<br>[[Le Buque]] Rune Shop (ch. 2-5; sixth POV)
}}
}}


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==References==
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 28
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 28
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 128
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 128, 281


{{GS23}} {{Short description|Attack rune useable by spear-wielders}}
{{GS23}} {{Short description|Attack rune useable by spear-wielders}}
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Latest revision as of 12:53, 4 December 2023

Unicorn Rune
イッカクの紋章, Ikkaku no Monshō

Type Attack rune
Appears in

The Unicorn Rune (イッカクの紋章, Ikkaku no Monshō) is an attack rune which appears in several game of the Suikoden series.

Information

This rune could only be borne by those who wielded spears and similar weapons in combat. The Unicorn Rune would add sharpness to the bearer's thrust, allowing its bearer to execute a powerful attack, penetrating a column of enemies. That said, the distributed damage per enemy could be less than a single attack on the same opponent would be.

However, the bearer would be left wide open following the attack, with zero defense, due to having to pull their spear back out. This meant that if the enemy survived the assault, a fatal counterattack could be on the horizon.

Data

Data
Cost 6000 potch
Drop No enemy drops this rune.
Equipped No character comes equipped with this rune.
Found No location in-game contains this rune.
Sold Caleria Rune Shop (ch. 4-5)
Duck Village Rune Shop
Council Rune Shop (ch. 5)
Le Buque Rune Shop (ch. 2-5; sixth POV)
Skill
1 Unicorn Rune
DMG x1 to one line of enemies.


Trivia

  • The Japanese name could also be translated as "Narwhal Rune", but Unicorn Rune, taken literally as a "Single Horn" rather than the animal of legend, is an alternate translation.

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 28
  2. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 128, 281
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